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This Towelkini Is The Ultimate Beach Accessory

This Towelkini Is The Ultimate Beach Accessory

It might not be cheap, but the product doubles up as both a towel and a beach outfit.

Rachel Andrews

Rachel Andrews

Summer is just around the corner, meaning we're already on the hunt for bikinis and beachwear. But rather than filling our suitcases with scores of swimming costumes and beach towels, why not invest in the towelkini which will see you through your entire holiday?

As well as doubling up as a beach outfit, the towelkini is also, obviously, a towel, protecting you from getting covered in sand during beach trips as you sunbathe.

The unique item is essentially a towel with gaps for your legs, arms and head - although it might not be the best for tanning as your stomach is all covered up.

Created by New York-based designer Aria McManus, the towelkini is priced at £156.16 156.16 ($199), and ships all the way from the US for upwards of £26.65 ($33.96).

There is a choice of two colours - Hot Pink and Athletic Gold - and the towelkini is one size fits all.

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As per the product description: "Towelkini by Aria McManus melds the two essentials for all things beach, no need to carry a cumbersome towel and an easy to lose swimsuit-here they come as one, materialized as ideal.

Aria McManus

"Keep the baes at bay, have all your haters throw in the towel when they lay eyes on you in this.

"Put the OW in towel, make them wish they were the sun of your beach. Follow suit, make this the one piece you get laid on the beach in."

While the product is designed so you can leave your swimsuit at home, it's important to note that one side of you will be completely exposed, so unless you're heading to a nudist beach, you still might want to bring a bikini along.

Social media users were loving the unique concept, with one writing: "This is amazing."

And another shared: "Living for the towelkini!!"

*Adds to basket*

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/Aria McManus

Topics: Style News, Fashion